Music Technology

Vocational qualification

In Rotherham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Rotherham

  • Duration

    2 Years

UNIT 1 practical work; sequencing, recording and arranging. UNIT 2 Listening and Analysing; a study of the development of popular music from 1910 to the present day with a particular focus on TWO styles set by the examination board. A2: UNIT 3 practical work; sequencing, recording and composing using music technology. UNIT 4 Analysing and Producing; capturing, mixing and processing music.

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Location

Start date

Rotherham (South Yorkshire)
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Moorgate Road, S60 2BE

Start date

On request

About this course

5 GCSEs at Grade A* - C in 4 different subjects including English or English Literature.
It is essential that you are able to read standard music notation.

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Course programme


Music Technology
Level 3
AS and A2
Duration 1-2 years
What will I study?
AS:

UNIT 1 practical work; sequencing, recording and arranging.

UNIT 2 Listening and Analysing; a study of the development of popular music from 1910 to the present day with a particular focus on TWO styles set by the examination board.

A2:

UNIT 3 practical work; sequencing, recording and composing using music technology.

UNIT 4 Analysing and Producing; capturing, mixing and processing music and musical data.

Assessment
AS:

UNIT 1 a portfolio of practical project work.

UNIT 2 a 1 3/4 hour examination paper in which you are provided with your own CD of music and are asked questions about the various tracks on it.

A2:

UNIT 3 a portfolio of practical project work.

UNIT 4 A 2 hour practical examination in which you will produce a mix-down of pre-recorded tracks.

Useful supporting courses
This course links very well with Music, Performing Arts, all other arts subjects, Computing and ICT. It is an excellent, broad preparation for further study and careers such as sound engineer, composer/arranger, musical instrument designer/repairer or in retail and publishing.

Music Technology

Price on request